Steel Dynasty - Chapter 203

[Chapter 203 The verbal battle with Cui Hao]

You could hear the sound of a pin dropping in the quiet hall. The ministers looked at Xiao Ming with their own thoughts.

After a while, Xiao Wenxuan looked at Xiao Ming and asked, “King Qi, is this cannon true?”

“Back to my father, this cannon is real, but my son changed the name of the cannon. The appearance of the cannon is the same as the cannon. Similar, but the range has been increased.”

“That’s it.”

Xiao Wenxuan nodded. Xiao Ming did not hide the cannon, which made him feel relieved.

Cui Hao said at this time: “In this case, His Highness the King of Qi should hand over this artillery technology. Whether it is a fire tube or an artillery, as long as it can defeat the barbarians, His Highness should hand it over for the sake of the Great Yu Kingdom.”

In a few words, the court said The discussion above is no longer about rewards for merit, but about asking for artillery skills. This diversion of attention is exactly the purpose of Cui Hao and others.

King Qi and King Wei were naturally not happy when they received the reward, but his purpose was to blackmail the artillery technology.

“Hand over the artillery technology? Dr. Cui is so interested in this artillery technology, I feel uneasy. Everyone knows that Dr. Cui has always looked down upon the barbarians and wanted to lick the barbarians’ toes. Hand over this artillery technology, Doctor Cui.” Are you going to give it to the barbarians with both hands?” Xiao Ming said coldly.

“Your Highness, how can you humiliate me like this? I am dedicated to the stability of the Great Yu Kingdom, but Your Highness doubts my loyalty. Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for me.”

After saying that, Cui Hao knelt on the ground and cried.

Xiao Wenxuan frowned. Although Xiao Ming’s words were a bit harsh, they reminded him. He said, “Prince Qi, why has your temper not changed at all? Why haven’t you apologized to Dr. Cui?”

“Father, my son has not changed .”

Wrong, how can you apologize? How can you easily show off the important weapons of the country to others? Now that Dayu is in trouble at home and abroad, I accidentally found a way to extend the range of the fire tube, but Dr. Cui handed over the technology to me. Father, if this technology is handed over, can the Equipment Department of Chang’an ensure that the artillery technology is not leaked? There are many people in Dayu who collude with the barbarians. My father must know that if the barbarians obtain the artillery technology, let alone recapture Shanhaiguan. , I am afraid that Cangzhou City will be nothing but rubble in the future, and who will turn the tide at that time?” Xiao Ming said anxiously.

“Seventh brother handed over the artillery technology, and then there will naturally be manpower to turn the tide. Could it be that seventh brother thought that only seventh brother in the entire Chongqing Kingdom knew how to fight?” came a half-yin voice, but it was the fourth prince.

“What the fourth brother said is really easy. However, the fourth brother’s fighting ability is definitely not good, but he is more than capable of playing some tricks. I seem to have some clues about the assassin who assassinated the king last year.” Xiao Mingyin tested. laugh it out.

The fourth prince’s face turned pale. If Xiao Ming was entangled at this time, Xiao Wenxuan would be furious because of his merits. He defended: “I have nothing to do with this.”

“Oh? I haven’t asked yet, and the fourth brother is so anxious to answer. What to do?” Xiao Ming laughed.

“You…” The fourth prince was anxious and angry, knowing that he had been tricked by Xiao Ming.

Xiao Wenxuan frowned. He looked at the fourth prince and asked sternly: “Xiao Ming, have you investigated the assassin’s matter clearly?”

Without waiting for Xiao Ming to answer, the fourth prince suddenly said: “Father, I think this is what Prince Qi has done.” It’s reasonable to say that this artillery technology cannot be easily taken out and allowed to be obtained by interested people. It will do no good to the country of Chongqing.”

The fourth prince suddenly changed his attitude. It was obvious that he wanted to exchange interests with Xiao Ming, and the fourth prince also winked at him. It proved his suspicion.

Xiao Ming sneered in his heart and said: “Back to my father, I haven’t found out clearly yet.”

His eyes glanced back and forth at Xiao Ming and the fourth prince. Xiao Wenxuan snorted. He knew what he knew, but he didn’t want to care about it. He turned to Other ministers said: “What do you say!”

“Your Majesty, I think His Highness King Qi is right. This artillery technology cannot be handed over to the Equipment Department casually. For the sake of safety, it is better to purchase artillery from His Highness King Qi. In this way, the Forbidden Army will Not only can we get artillery, but this artillery technology is also safe.” Luo Quan came out to help.

Xiao Wenxuan actually already has a title in mind. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen the imperial power.

He naturally knew that it would be dangerous to hand over this artillery technology to the Equipment Department, so he had no intention of handing over this artillery technology to the Equipment Department from the beginning.

Over the years, he has felt that his body is gradually not as good as before, and he also understands that behind the fight between princes there are shadows of vassal kings with different surnames.

At this time, he suddenly remembered the words of his great ancestor Xiao Yuanzhi. The dispute between the princes was an internal matter within the royal family, and the feudal princes with different surnames were a matter for the country of Chongqing. It would be better for the princes to kill each other and leave the strong one to rule the country of Chongqing. We cannot allow vassal kings with different surnames to seize the royal power and change dynasties.

Because of this thought, he finally decided not to ask for artillery technology. The princes who had the support of the vassal king would hand over the artillery technology to the vassal king behind them as soon as they got it.

The same goes for those ministers with bad intentions. Instead of doing this, it is better to just have artillery and not technology.

Xiao Ming will definitely protect the secret of the artillery for his own safety.

“Your Majesty, I also think what King Qi said is reasonable. This artillery cannot be given randomly. It will be dangerous in the hands of the barbarians.” After holding back for a long time, King Wei finally decided to help Xiao Ming.

After all, Xiao Ming is also a member of his own family, and he has no good impression of those vassal kings with different surnames.

King Wei’s words made Xiao Wenxuan make up his mind. He said: “The artillery matter is of great importance. For safety reasons, this artillery technology will stay in Qingzhou. However, if the Forbidden Army purchases artillery, you cannot shirk it.”

Xiao Ming was delighted. The artillery incident seems to be in the past, and Xiao Wenxuan seems to be very smart. This artillery can not only deter the barbarians, but also threaten the vassal kings with different surnames.

The more fierce Doctor Cui yells, the more anxious the feudal princes with different surnames are now.

Sure enough, Cui Hao’s face turned pale when he heard this.

“Father is wise!” Xiao Ming patted the horse again.

Xiao Wenxuan nodded. He had long known that Cui Hao was going to mention the artillery matter, and he deliberately asked Feng Deshui to reveal that he wanted to ask for artillery technology.

Sure enough, Cui Hao shouted loudly in the court today.

It’s just that Cui Hao is a little too young for him. He just used Cui Hao’s mouth to lead out the artillery matter, so it was logical for Xiao Ming to provide the artillery.

“There is no need to discuss the artillery matter. I and the King of Qi will discuss this matter. This morning’s court meeting is about rewards based on merit, not to make things difficult for the King of Qi. Otherwise, it will chill the hearts of the soldiers in the Battle of Cangzhou.” Xiao Wenxuan There was anger in his words.

Cui Hao was extremely angry. He was always good at guessing Xiao Wenxuan’s thoughts, but he didn’t expect that this time he would leave Maicheng.

However, he still refused to give up and said: “Your Majesty, you can withhold this artillery technology to avoid leakage, but you really cannot hand over the land of Youzhou to the King of Qi like this.”

“In this case, Doctor Cui, you will take over Youzhou for me .

Take it back, and you! Whoever has the ability to take Youzhou back to me belongs to you!” Xiao Wenxuan was furious and stood up suddenly.

(End of chapter)